Candidates Corner
2024-2025
Nominated Candidates
District Leadership Committee Report
Based upon our review, the DLC makes the following recommendations for the elected District Officer roles for the 2024-2025 Toastmaster year:
Nominee for
District Director
Adie Kurtanich
Nominated Candidate for District Director
Innovative, Intentional, Synergistic
I am honored to be a nominated candidate for District Director for 2024-2025. During the past two years on the District 13 Trio, I have come to understand the inner workings, challenges, opportunities, and triumphs of District 13. Armed with that knowledge and understanding, District 13 leadership will provide resources such as advisory committees and tactical resources to further Clubs, Areas, Divisions, and District 13. I will lead intentionally to ignite our fire as we propel forward into the future together!
I ask for your vote at the upcoming District Council meeting and look forward to serving District 13.
Nominee for
Program Quality Director
Fred Vornbrock
Nominated Candidate for Program Quality Director
Process-Driven Leadership
As the Program Quality Director, we will have recurring training sessions on Pathways, leadership, technology, and quality meetings led by seasoned and experienced Toastmasters as one way to improve the quality of our club meetings significantly. We will have quality training on running impactful speech contests. Our Centennial Celebration will be one for the record books. Our Spring Conference will be memorable as we push ourselves to new heights. Our TLI events will be fun and instructional. We will foster more collaboration and greater enthusiasm in all our endeavors.
Let’s make District 13’s Toastmasters Year 2024—2025 the best ever.
Nominees for
Club Growth Director
Sharon Henderson
Nominated Candidate for Club Growth Director
SMILING – DRIVEN – REAL
I am a native Arkansan, and I love making connections with people everywhere I go. My why for joining was to be a master storyteller. I was introduced to Toastmasters Pathways and how it could assist me. This leap opened opportunities for me to contribute beyond the club level; allowing me the opportunity to share my stories.
As Club Growth Director, I want to bring a fresh perspective to the way we onboard clubs and members, giving more focus on the members. Members rediscovering their why’s and seeing progression is what attracts new members. This is how we grow together.
Kathy Wolf
Nominated Candidate for Club Growth Director
APPROACHABLE – COLLABORATIVE – PROBLEM-SOLVER
During my journey with Toastmasters, I have been inspired by many leaders who have shown commitment to building our district by helping others succeed. As we begin prepare for 2024-2025, we will be focused on keeping our clubs strong and building new clubs. As Club Growth Director, I look forward to working with our district leadership to strengthen District 13. I want to hear your ideas for new clubs and how we can make our existing clubs even better. I am excited about this opportunity to grow my leadership skills and share with all of District 13. Let’s grow together!
Nominee for
Finance Manager
Andrew Perpich
Nominated Candidate for Finance Manager
COLLABORATIVE – LISTENER – RESPECTFUL
Within Toastmasters, I believe my purpose is to be of service not only to the organization but to its members. As someone functioning in what some would call a ‘utility player’ role, I will willingly help where and when needed and transfer knowledge to my fellow Toastmasters. The opportunity to serve as the District Finance Manager allows me to utilize my real-life experiences as a small business owner and unique skillsets as a Project Manager to benefit the District and its members. I look forward to working with our Leadership team so we can successfully serve our members in the upcoming year.
Nominee for
Division A Director
Julia Wick
Nominated Candidate for Division A Director
PASSIONATE – DRIVEN – RESPONSIBLE
I love to help others learn, grow, and discover their potential. I have experience with developing and leading successful teams; with strengths in relationship management, problem solving and execution. As a Division Director, I promise to always bring my best self and to support the Areas and Clubs in the Division and across the district with the mission to empower them to achieve their goals.
Nominee for
Division B Director
Linde Riley
Nominated Candidate for Division B Director
DILIGENT – TRUSTWORTHY – SUPPORTIVE
As a candidate for Division B Director of Toastmasters District 13, I bring reliability, integrity, and teamwork to the table. My Toastmasters journey has been transformative, shaping me into a leader through opportunities at the club and district level. It has also empowered me to pursue leadership opportunities in my career and community.
As I continue to hone my communication and leadership skills through Toastmasters, I aspire to foster an environment of growth and support within clubs and beyond by supporting leaders in the four areas I will serve. I am committed to enhancing the Toastmasters experience for all members.
Nominee for
Division C Director
Timothy J Rose
Nominated Candidate for Division C Director
MOTIVATOR – INNOVATOR – COMMUNICATOR
I am ready to take on the role of Division C Director for the 2024-2025 Toastmasters year, from the leadership skills that I acquired through being a Winter TLI Event Chair and an Area Director twice. I will be an excellent motivator for our district leaders, innovate ideas that will boost morale, and communicate with the team by planning. We will have consistent communication from area directors to club leaders and members and everyone will be informed beforehand. I am excited to lead District 13 toward success and work together as a team!
Nominee for
Division D Director
Susan Guerrieri
Nominated Candidate for Division D Director
APPROACHABLE – RELIABLE – LOYAL
I am thrilled to be a candidate for the position of Division D Director! As a Toastmaster since 2015, I have been a member of three different clubs, have filled every club officer role, and served as an Area Director. I have been active at the District level, including Club Officer Training and speech contests.
As a StrengthsFinder WOO (Winning Others Over), I hope to inspire and motivate others and build teamwork and excitement within the Division. This will contribute to increased participation, resulting in effective Area Directors and clubs, and leading to sustained growth and retention in the Division.
